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as in reads
to prepare for publication by correcting, rewriting, or updating
the publisher edited a new version of its best-selling school dictionary
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as in adjusts
to change (something) so as to make it suitable for a new use or situation
the restaurant chef has edited several of his gourmet dishes for preparation by the home cook
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Recent Examples of edits
Final Cut Pro also supports three-point editing, making cutaway edits easier.
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Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Politi is survived by Kontova and by the couple’s daughter, Gea Politi, who edits Flash Art, publishing the now-quarterly magazine alongside Cristiano Seganfreddo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Villain edits unsettle their shows’ storylines by bringing conflict and crisis, typically in ways that are melodramatic and thus immediately legible to viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Board approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum edits Also during Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted 8-6 to give preliminary approval to more than 4,200 changes to the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum materials for reading and math.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The screenshot edits, the reaction memes, the TikTok duets — this moment was practically engineered for social media virality.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities, did not respond to questions about the textbook edits.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s edits shrink the ensemble, and the remaining characters either lose some complexity or are totally changed from their depictions in the book.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 4 Mar. 2026
Politi is survived by Kontova and by the couple’s daughter, Gea Politi, who edits Flash Art, publishing the now-quarterly magazine alongside Cristiano Seganfreddo.
—News Desk, Artforum, 3 Mar. 2026
Villain edits unsettle their shows’ storylines by bringing conflict and crisis, typically in ways that are melodramatic and thus immediately legible to viewers.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Board approves Bluebonnet Learning curriculum edits Also during Wednesday’s meeting, the board voted 8-6 to give preliminary approval to more than 4,200 changes to the Bluebonnet Learning curriculum materials for reading and math.
—Silas Allen, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
The screenshot edits, the reaction memes, the TikTok duets — this moment was practically engineered for social media virality.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
The network does not air the BAFTAs live, but edits and condenses the three-hour show into a two-hour program to be broadcast later.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Feb. 2026
The Florida Board of Governors, which oversees the state’s public universities, did not respond to questions about the textbook edits.
—Steven Walker, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Feb. 2026
Fennell’s edits shrink the ensemble, and the remaining characters either lose some complexity or are totally changed from their depictions in the book.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for edits
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When everything reads the same, trust, engagement, and conversion are what separate signal from noise.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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And his seam reads and offensive rebounding was really good.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Mar. 2026
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Acting in a movie involves a lot of waiting around, too—as the crew repositions cameras and adjusts the lighting, among other things—and those lulls provided me with plenty of time to feel queasy with anxiety.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
14 Mar. 2026
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The model comes equipped with several intelligent driving technologies, including iATS all-terrain recognition and the iTAC intelligent torque control system, which continuously adjusts power distribution to maintain traction across different surfaces.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Mar. 2026
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Lawmakers will have to vote on legislation that would give members of the Indiana National Guard police powers and a bill that reworks who oversees the operational aspects of all public schools within Indianapolis Public Schools boundaries.—
Kaitlin Lange,
IndyStar,
25 Feb. 2026
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The new contract reworks the final year of Murphy’s previous deal while also adding two more years.—
The Athletic MLB Staff,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Strong advisor retention and client satisfaction remain central to Thrivent’s long-term growth strategy, Cecere said, as the industry adapts to changing demographics and new digital tools.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
13 Mar. 2026
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What’s unique about it compared to other skin scents is the skin responsive technology that adapts to your pH to create your own custom scent.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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The bill also imposes new penalties on foreign interference with elections and revises the list of valid photo ID required at the polls or when voting-by-mail for the first time.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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The rule also revises the way lead amounts are measured, which could significantly expand the number of communities found violating the rules.—
Michael Phillis,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 2026
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Because business needs vary, Discover PB tailors its services to each, Lee said.—
Steven Mihailovich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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The company tailors its offerings to meet diverse consumer needs, often through smaller pack sizes, localized flavors, and affordable formats.—
Joe Cornell,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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This mattress uses pressure-relieving memory foam that conforms to the body and helps circulation.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
11 Mar. 2026
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If the measure does not pass with a simple majority, Menlo Park’s Planning Commission is expected to hold hearings in late 2026 or early 2027 to review whether the project conforms to the city’s general plan.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Few places symbolize the move from print to digital more than Akalla, a district of Stockholm where the ST01 data center sits at a site once occupied by the factory that prints Sweden main newspaper, Kaun says.—
Michael Weissenstein,
Fortune,
28 Dec. 2025
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The chances of winning the top prizes are astronomically low because the company prints billions of game pieces but only releases a handful of key winning ones.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Edits.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edits. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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